Raanana Daycare Staff Arrested Amid Child Abuse Allegations

Police in Raanana have arrested three daycare assistants on suspicion of systematically abusing toddlers. The investigation was launched after an 11-month-old infant was hospitalized with an ear injury. The child's parents brought the infant to Meir Hospital due to the unusual injury, prompting an investigation by Kfar Saba detectives.

During a covert investigation, police gathered evidence that reportedly indicates further instances of abuse at the Raanana daycare. Investigators believe the suspects allegedly pulled children forcefully, threw them on the floor, dragged them by their ears, and threw or aimed objects at the toddlers.

The three suspects, all Raanana residents aged 30 to 50, were arrested after sufficient evidence was collected. They are scheduled to appear in court on October 5, where police intend to request an extension of their detention to continue the investigation. Authorities are also examining potential abuse involving other children at the facility.

Police are utilizing technical means, such as recordings, to establish the circumstances of the alleged abuse and identify any other potential victims. However, officials emphasize that these are currently suspicions, and a final legal determination will be made after a trial. This case follows a separate report by "Cursor" about 15 children potentially poisoned at two daycares in central Israel, with two hospitalized and an epidemiological investigation underway.